Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo was lucky to escape serious injury after a collision with Cristiano Ronaldo saw him suffer a horrible landing on his neck.

Manquillo had to be substituted at half-time in Atletico’s Copa del Rey tie with Real Madrid, in which they lost 2-0 on the night – thanks to a Ronaldo brace from the penalty spot – and 5-0 on aggregate.

But Real’s victory was marred by the nasty-looking landing suffered by teenage full-back Manquillo.

Ronaldo was booked for his involvement in the incident, but there were no fingers pointed at the Portuguese by Atletico’s players, who appreciated there was no intent in the aerial collision.

Manquillo was taken to hospital after being escorted off the pitch by a concerned Ronaldo, but it appears he suffered no serious damage.